Spend a weekend immersed in the magic of Arabic rhythms with the drumming of masterful darbuka player, Tarek el Halabi from Damascus, Syria.

Tarek will be teaching workshops for drummers and bellydancers. The workshops are open for all ages.

DANCE WORKSHOP
18 September 2010, 10.00 - 13.00
Tarek will be assisted by bellydance teacher, Siryn during the dance workshop. He will explain and play the rhythms while she demonstrates the movements suitable for each rhythm.

DARBUKA WORKSHOP
19 September 2010, 10.00 - 15.00 *
Learn the basics of how to handle and play the drum. Tarek will explain and demonstrate the most popular rhythms in Arabic music. You need a drum to participate in the darbuka workshop.
* with a 1-hour lunch break from 12.00 - 13.00

Fees **:
350kr for one workshop or 600kr for both.

Early Bird Special:
300kr for one workshop or 500kr for both if you register and pay by (t.o.m.) 15 August.

Download the flyer: http://tinyurl.com/3yvbkpp

This event is organised by Siryn (Mavis) in collaboration with Aktiv Ungdom.
Web: http://sirynraqs.blogspot.com
Email: sirynthedancer@gmail.com or linkoping@aktivungdom.se
Tel: 013 312411 (Aktiv Ungdom)

There are LIMITED PLACES in each workshop, so please register and pay as soon as you can with Aktiv Ungdom or Siryn. Please include your name, address, telephone number, birth date, email and choice of workshops when you register.

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If you need to purchase a darbuka, you can check out this online music shop, which offers a variety of darbukas in a range of prices:
http://www.thomann.de/se/darbukas.html

You can also order darbukas through Music Borsen at Klostergatan 24. (tel: 013-311119)

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Tarek playing the maqsoum:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i76MQ2nZbA

Drumming for a dancer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GDbLMriFBY